Why do black cats have such a bad rap…? Having cared for two adopted black cats over the last 10 years, it’s hard to understand. Black cat owners will testify that they’re very loving companions, no different from any other cat. Yet they seem to struggle at shelters, most often being overlooked for a cat of another colour.

In honour of Black Cat Appreciation Day 2013 coming up on 17th August, we’ve created a limited edition print which we’re giving away on the Captain Feline website. Head on over to enter now… and if you’re thinking of cat adoption this month, think black! As the saying goes – once you go black, you never go back.